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Hofors
City in Gävleborg, Sweden
Overview
Hofors is a small, friendly town in the heart of Gävleborg County, Sweden, surrounded by forests and lakes. The town is known for its industrial past, active community life, and easy access to nature, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families. Visitors will enjoy a relaxed pace and genuine local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Gävleborg
Population
6,037
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
60.55°, 16.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,610
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
95
English
80
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
15.6°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-30.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
776 mm
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Upload
68 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
35
Walk Score
35
Footways
70.0
Airport
GVX
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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